An ominous sense of dread has descended upon the lands that surround the Kingdom of Borell. The very air seems heavier and a permanent gloom has begun to block out the sun, allowing malevolent creatures to roam unchallenged. Once merely a malicious tyrant with limited magical skills, the sorcerer Karrak is at large. His power has now reached a point that makes him appear unstoppable. Those who would stand in his way are finding their goals more difficult, for his location is known only to those willing to follow his insane ideals. Jared, Karrak's elder brother, accompanied by his faithful companions, searches in vain. The trail has gone cold and events unfold at every turn to hamper all efforts to discover the merest trace of his whereabouts. Karrak's true intentions, far from altruistic, are a mystery to them. Time is short. They must find him if they are to become... The Bane of Karrak.The conclusion to the trilogy awaits in The Cessation of Karrak

As the clouds above darken, the world is on the brink of being torn apart by the sinister and sadistic Karrak Dunbar, who, by cruel fate, is second in line to the throne of Borell.With each passing day Karrak's strength grows as he relentlessly pursues an ancient artefact known as The Elixian Soul, an artefact said in lore to have the power to increase black magic tenfold, the power of which could ultimately render him unstoppable.Only Karrak's older brother Jared stands in his way.He strives with the aid of his mentor, a powerful wizard named Emnor, and an eclectic mix of unexpected alliances, to put an end to Karrak's schemes.Together, they must prevent...The Ascension of Karrak.

Angels are a basic tenet of belief in Islam, appearing in various types and genres of text, from eschatology to law and theology to devotional material. This book presents the first comprehensive study of angels in Islam, through an analysis of a collection of traditions (hadīth) compiled by the 15th century polymath Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūtī (d. 911/1505). With a focus on the principal angels in Islam, the author provides an analysis and critical translation of hadith included in al-Suyuti’s al-Haba’ik fi akhbar al-mala’ik (‘The Arrangement of the Traditions about Angels’) – many of which are translated into English for the first time. The book discusses the issues that the hadīth raise, exploring why angels are named in particular ways; how angels are described and portrayed in the hadīth; the ways in which angels interact with humans; and the theological controversies which feature angels. From this it is possible to place al-Suyūtī’s collection in its religious and historical milieu, building on the study of angels in Judaism and Christianity to explore aspects of comparative religious beliefs about angels as well as relating Muslim beliefs about angels to wider debates in Islamic Studies. Broadening the study of Islamic angelology and providing a significant amount of newly translated primary source material, this book will be of great interest to scholars of Islam, divinity, and comparative religion.

Excerpt from The Tribes and Castes of the North-Western Provinces and Oudh, Vol. 4 of 4 Mughul, Mughul. - One of the four great Muhammadan sub divisions known in Europe under the form Mongol. Mr. Ibbetson, ' writing of the panjab, does not attempt to touch upon the much debated question of the distinction between the Turks and Mughuls. In the Delhi territory, indeed, the villagers accustomed to describe the Mughuls of the Empire as Turks, used the word as synonymous with official, and I have heard my Hindu clerks of Kayasth class described as Turks, merely because they were in Government employ. On the Biloch frontier the word Turk is commonly used as synonym ous with Mughul. The Mughuls preper probably either entered the Paujfib with Babar, or were attracted thither under the dynasty of his successors; and I believe that the great majority of those who have returned themselves as Mughuls in the Eastern Panjab really belong to that race. In these Provinces they say that they take their name from their ancestor Mughul Khan. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Join the struggle to save the cradle of humanity from monstrous and alien overlords. Venture to the frozen land of the shifters to make your fortune, or smuggle exotic goods and strange dissidents from a freewheeling southern port. Stand on the world's tallest mountain, or rove the vast wilderness that makes up the empire of Riedra. Seek venerated masters, and learn powers and abilities unheard of in Khorvaire. Come to Sarlona, ancient homeland of couatls and fiends, and explore a land of lost empires and esoteric arts. Inside this book, you'll find everything you need to explore the enigmatic continent of Sarlona: Comprehensive overview of Sarlona's nations, including their governments and relations, as well as locations, communities, organizations, and NPCs. Detailed maps of the continent, nations, settlements, and adventure sites. Unique new feats, magic items, prestige classes, psionic powers, and spells. Bizarre monsters and templates unique to Sarlona. Book jacket.

The ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone. The shining glory of the sorcerers burned away the subtlety of wisdom, replacing it with easy power, held only in the hands of the elite—a new age built upon the elemental supremacy of aristocrats and the ignorance of the masses. But this will change, for the greatest power comes with knowledge, and the deeper teachings of wizardry have not been utterly lost. The last wizard of the old tradition still survives in solitude, nursing tired grudges and waiting for death. His passing might have gone unnoticed, but for the imposition of a youth too stubborn to accept his refusal to take an apprentice. With a new student comes new hope, and that hope has caused old powers to stir again. That the world will change is inevitable, but the shape of the future is anything but certain.

An ominous sense of dread has descended upon the lands that surround the Kingdom of Borell. The very air seems heavier and a permanent gloom has begun to block out the sun, allowing malevolent creatures to roam unchallenged.Once merely a malicious tyrant with limited magical skills, the sorcerer Karrak is at large. His power has now reached a point that makes him appear unstoppable. Those who would stand in his way are finding their goals more difficult, for his location is known only to those willing to follow his insane ideals.Jared, Karrak's elder brother, accompanied by his faithful companions, searches in vain. The trail has gone cold and events unfold at every turn to hamper all efforts to discover the merest trace of his whereabouts.Karrak's true intentions, far from altruistic, are a mystery to them.Time is short. They must find him if they are to become...The Bane of Karrak

Fate of the Fallen is the start of a brand new adventure from New York Times bestselling author Kel Kade Not all stories have happy endings. Everyone loves Mathias. Naturally, when he discovers it’s his destiny to save the world, he dives in head first, pulling his best friend Aaslo along for the ride. However, saving the world isn’t as easy, or exciting, as it sounds in the stories. The going gets rough and folks start to believe their best chance for survival is to surrender to the forces of evil, which isn’t how the prophecy goes. At all. As the list of allies grows thin, and the friends find themselves staring death in the face they must decide how to become the heroes they were destined to be or, failing that, how to survive. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.